The Dangerous Art of Alchemy: A fascinating free e-short accompaniment to The Raven's Head
Aug 2015 · Hachette UK
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A free e-short from 'Queen of the Dark Ages' Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars, which explores medieval Dark Arts practices and the mysterious history of alchemy.
**Includes real recipes devised by medieval alchemists and a free sample of Karen's gothic historical thriller, The Raven's Head**
'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times on The Raven's Head
The black object inside the flask was the head of a raven. Its beak was opened wide as if it cried out a warning, and from its mouth a long forked scarlet tongue quivered in the flickering candle flame, like a viper poised to strike.
Alchemy. The word conjures up images of magic, mystery and dark dungeons full of bubbling potions, with shadowy figures poring over ancient manuscripts in pursuit of the secret formula that will allow them to turn base metal into pure gold. And, for centuries, this image of alchemy was not far from the truth...
Take science and politics. Mix with desire and desperation. Leave to intensify. And you shall have the legendary world of the medieval alchemists, expertly drawn by the Queen of the Dark Ages.
What readers are saying about Dangerous Art of Alchemy:
'A book to delve into over and over again'
'A fascinating read full of information on this strange system of beliefs'
'A fun book that will whet your appetite for The Raven's Head'
**Includes real recipes devised by medieval alchemists and a free sample of Karen's gothic historical thriller, The Raven's Head**
'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times on The Raven's Head
The black object inside the flask was the head of a raven. Its beak was opened wide as if it cried out a warning, and from its mouth a long forked scarlet tongue quivered in the flickering candle flame, like a viper poised to strike.
Alchemy. The word conjures up images of magic, mystery and dark dungeons full of bubbling potions, with shadowy figures poring over ancient manuscripts in pursuit of the secret formula that will allow them to turn base metal into pure gold. And, for centuries, this image of alchemy was not far from the truth...
Take science and politics. Mix with desire and desperation. Leave to intensify. And you shall have the legendary world of the medieval alchemists, expertly drawn by the Queen of the Dark Ages.
What readers are saying about Dangerous Art of Alchemy:
'A book to delve into over and over again'
'A fascinating read full of information on this strange system of beliefs'
'A fun book that will whet your appetite for The Raven's Head'
Ratings and reviews
4.2
17 reviews
Jen Cooper
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December 28, 2017
It was a really good book would of been even better if it was longer
7 people found this review helpful
Elizabeth f Kamara
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July 13, 2023
good
SHIV KANT Tripathi
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December 21, 2017
Nice
4 people found this review helpful
About the author
Karen Maitland is an historical novelist, lecturer and teacher of Creative Writing, with over twenty books to her name. She grew up in Malta, which inspired her passion for history, and travelled and worked all over the world before settling in the United Kingdom. She has a doctorate in psycholinguistics, and now lives on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon.
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